The America's Living Library Act establishes a five-year pilot program led by the U.S. Geological Survey to collect and store genomic data from plant and animal species in the nation's parks, starting with five National Park System units and expanding to 25 parks within two years based on biological diversity and research value. The program creates an interagency office to manage a public genomic database while maintaining strict biosafety and security protocols, with all samples and data stored in U.S. facilities under the long-term management of the Smithsonian Institution and Department of Agriculture. The bill authorizes approximately $155 million over five fiscal years (2027-2031) for program operations, sample storage, and data management, and requires the Secretary of the Interior to consult with Indian Tribes throughout implementation. The program will comply with all existing wildlife protection laws and is scheduled to terminate ten years after the bill's enactment.
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